As many as 17,000 personnel are expected to take part in the annual "Balikatan", or "shoulder to shoulder" drills ... Washington gives US forces access to nine bases in the Philippines.

Philippines, US Launch Joint Combat Drills in 'Full Battle Test' By Mikhail Flores MANILA (Reuters) -More than 14,000 Filipino and American soldiers kicked off annual military exercises on Monday ...

MANILA, March 24 - Soldiers from the Philippine and the U.S. armies began three weeks of joint military exercises on Monday, with drills focused ... upholding the Philippines' sovereign rights ...

The Philippines and the US have commenced joint military exercises, Balikatan, simulating a full-scale battle scenario. Around 17,000 troops will participate, including integrated air and missile ...

Philippines, US launch joint combat drills in 'full battle test' By Mikhail Flores. April 21, 2025 8:45 AM UTC Updated April 21, 2025 Item 1 of 4 U.S. Balikatan Exercise Director ...

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Soldiers from the Philippine and the US armies began three weeks of joint military exercises today, with drills focused on ... has prioritised upholding the Philippines’ sovereign rights in ...

The annual “Balikatan” (shoulder-to-shoulder) exercises will run for three weeks until May 9, showcasing an array of US weapons ... director for the Philippines, said the drills were not ...

US and Philippines launch joint army drills with 5,000 soldiers Around 5,000 soldiers from the Philippine Army and the U.S. Army Pacific will take part in warfighting and exchange of expertise in ...

The annual "Balikatan" (shoulder-to-shoulder) exercises will run for three weeks until May 9, showcasing an array of US weapons ... director for the Philippines, said the drills were not directed ...